Recreational Therapist Per Diem

About the role

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation, a division of Mass General Brigham, seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to provide services to patients with impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate recreational and leisure needs according to organizational and professional guidelines.
• Develop realistic, expected outcomes based on patient goals and input from patient, family, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Revise treatment plans based on patient progress and home constraints.
• Document therapy and healthcare student performance in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
• Mentor therapy and healthcare students to achieve performance expectations.
• Identify and act on performance improvement opportunities to implement best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• CTRS certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) preferred.
• No experience in lieu of a degree accepted.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• High level of service delivery and initiative.

Qualifications

• Effective problem-solving skills for therapeutic recreation evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning, and execution.
• Basic skills in teaching and self-assessment of learning needs and professional goals.
• Safely execute job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients.
• Ability to assess and interact with patients and families using theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
• Computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office applications.
• Initiative with the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations.

Additional Job Details

• Physical requirements: Standing frequently (34-66%), walking frequently (34-66%), sitting occasionally (3-33%), lifting frequently (34-66%) up to 35 lbs, carrying frequently (34-66%) up to 20 lbs - 35 lbs, pushing occasionally (3-33%), pulling occasionally (3-33%), climbing rarely (less than 2%), balancing frequently (34-66%), stooping occasionally (3-33%), kneeling occasionally (3-33%), crouching occasionally (3-33%), crawling rarely (less than 2%), reaching frequently (34-66%), gross manipulation frequently (34-66%), fine manipulation frequently (34-66%), feeling constantly (67-100%), remote typing, near vision constantly (67-100%), far vision constantly (67-100%), talking constantly (67-100%), hearing constantly (67-100%), onsite work location, scheduled weekly hours 0, employee type per diem, work shift day.

Pay Range

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham

We recognize and reward the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay considers skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. Base pay is just one part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

EEO Statement

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.